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Economic Buzz: Global economy forecast to continue steady expansion, says OPEC

Mumbai, Dec. 12 -- OPEC stated in a monthly update that the global economy is forecast to continue its steady expansion, supported by solid performance seen so far this year. The global economic growt... Read More


A 6.7 magnitude earthquake causes small tsunami waves off northeastern Japan

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan and caused small tsunami waves but no apparent damage Friday, days after a stronger quake in the same region. Friday's quake ... Read More


House Democrats drop new Epstein estate photos featuring Donald Trump, Bill Clinton

India, Dec. 12 -- A batch of newly released photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's estate-featuring US President Donald Trump and ex-President Bill Clinton, as well as Britain's former Prince Andrew-was m... Read More


Vinesh Phogat is back, announces comeback for LA Olympics

India, Dec. 12 -- Vinesh Phogat has an almost obsessive desire to win an Olympic medal. She has always believed that only an Olympic medal can do justice to her talent and class. So, when she, frustr... Read More


Kabul Releases ISIS-K Confessions on Khalil-ur-Rahman Haqqani Killing

Afghanistan, Dec. 12 -- On the first anniversary of Khalil-ur-Rahman Haqqani's killing, the Taliban released videos of alleged ISIS-K confessions, intensifying tensions with Pakistan over militancy. ... Read More


'Positive move': Beijing reacts as India tweaks business visa rules for Chinese workers

India, Dec. 12 -- China has welcomed India's move to speed up approval of business visas issued to Chinese professional, calling it a "positive step". Beijing's reaction came after India tweaked visa... Read More


Expert says Presiden Prabowo has high-caliber diplomacy

Jakarta, Dec. 12 -- International relations expert from Padjadjaran University, Teuku Rezasyah, has assessed that President Prabowo Subianto shows high-caliber diplomacy with a firm and confident lead... Read More


UN Says Israel Must Lift Aid Restrictions on Gaza

Afghanistan, Dec. 12 -- The United Nations has urged Israel to immediately lift all restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza, warning that ongoing limits are worsening the enclave's deepening crisis. ... Read More


ANALYSIS: Terrorism Financing: Can Nigerian Senate unmask suspects?

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- On Wednesday, 3 December, the Nigerian Senate passed the Anti-Terrorism Act amendment bill for second reading. A major highlight of the bill is the imposition of the death penalty... Read More


Footage shows Israeli hostages celebrating Hanukkah in Gaza tunnels months before death

India, Dec. 12 -- A recently released footage shows Israeli hostages celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah while being held in a Gaza tunnel, reportedly recorded months before all six were kille... Read More